Glasgow, December 19, 2007.

Svitzer UK regrets to report one of its operated tugs, Flying Phantom, sank at approximately 1810 hrs on Wednesday, December 19, in the River Clyde just before the Rothesay Dock and opposite Clydebank College.

The Flying Phantom was lead tug towing the 39,738 gross tons bulk carrier Red Jasmine. Two other Svitzer tugboats, Mallaig and Warrior 111, were in attendance.

The Flying Phantom ran aground in dense fog and subsequently capsized. One of the four members of the tugboat crew was rescued by launch as he swam to
safety and was taken to the Western Infirmary, Glasgow. The three remaining crew members are missing.

Svitzer UK managing director James Curry said: “This has been a tragic accident. We are maintaining constant contact with the families of all four crew members and keeping them informed of all developments.”

Svitzer UK will be carrying out its own investigation into the accident and will be co-operating fully with the Marine Accident Investigation branch of the Department of Transport.

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